Our state Legislature’s march toward secrecy is speeding up, despite lawsuits, massive public outcry and even a ruling that was largely against them from the state Supreme Court.
In the...
At PAWS, we’ve always believed that companion animals are family. But right now, more families than ever are being forced to say goodbye to beloved pets — not because...
Later this summer, Homage will officially move its headquarters from Lynnwood to Everett. While our physical address is changing, our mission remains the same: to ensure older adults and...
Music education in the Edmonds School District is in crisis. Due to ongoing budget cuts, eleven music and choir classes across middle and high schools are at risk of...
This commentary was previously published in The Seattle Times.
I have already received calls from seniors expressing their concerns, telling me, “I will be homeless without my Section 8 voucher.”
On...
In times of uncertainty, when headlines are dominated by national crises and global instability, it’s easy to feel powerless. The challenges facing our world can seem overwhelming, and while...
Dear Esteemed Washington State Legislators:
Our children are our future. And it is the quality of their education that is the key to our children’s future success.
In a 2025 study...
The League of Women Voters of Washington strongly endorses Senate Bill 5400 in support of local journalism.
This measure seeks to defend democracy in communities that have been hard hit...
I didn’t care in 1977 that there was this thing called “The Great American Smoke Out.” But a year later there was my new dentist performing my first pre-cancer...
Snohomish County is facing a critical decision on its budget, one that affects every resident’s pocketbook. Recently, the county executive proposed an 8.31% property tax increase -- a substantial...
While we welcome the news that Sound Transit’s light rail line (ST2) now reaches Lynnwood, we think people should know what they are actually getting for the $1,800 annual...
Last week, we lost a giant of Washington state politics. Former Gov. Dan Evans leaves a rich legacy that warrants reflection. Dan’s story inspires me, and his influence on...
“To say the arts aren’t vital is ridiculous,” said Edmonds-Woodway High School theater teacher Bruce Mindt, who has been teaching for more than 30 years. He was also recognized...
To Edmonds School District officials and members of the School Board,
As members of the broad and diverse community served by the Edmonds School District, we wish to register our...
The Washington Coalition for Open Government provided this commentary about the threats to Washington State’s Public Records Act. It is a modified excerpt from the coalition’s special report on...
Throughout the day Saturday, over 200 people visited the Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo for the Snohomish County Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce’s “You Are Not Alone” conference.
Focused on building...
Our community has an opportunity to approve two school funding measures that will help ensure our Edmonds School District students have safe schools and funding for much-needed technology.
The Edmonds...
I hope you’ll join me in voting yes for both Proposition 1: School Construction Bond and Proposition 2: Replacement Technology/Capital Levy on or before Feb. 13. Our kids and...
